This is such a special time of year as students celebrate graduations, families look ahead to summer plans, and our communities begin to enjoy longer days, warmer weather, and more time together. To all of the graduates, congratulations on this exciting milestone. Whether you are finishing elementary school, junior high, high school, college, university, or another program, your hard work and commitment deserve to be celebrated. Wishing you confidence, joy, and success as y

Another great Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival weekend. We went to the 4H Breakfast on Saturday at the Wolfville Lions Club then off to the kids parade, the Grand Street Parade and ended with the carnival. Thank you to all the volunteers that put so much into this tradition, it truly was a spectacular festival. See less

There’s something special about this time of year in the Valley. The blossoms are out, the air feels a little lighter, and there’s a sense that the whole community is waking up and stepping outside together. And for 92 years now, this festival has been at the heart of that feeling. This isn’t just a celebration of blossoms. It’s a celebration of who we are. It’s about community, shared traditions, and the kind of connection you can only find in a place like this. Of course, n

Yesterday I had the opportunity to stop in at Valley Communications for a tour and an engaging conversation with their team. Valley Communications has been serving communities since 1959, and has grown into an important part of emergency communications in Nova Scotia. Today, they operate as one of the province’s 911 Public Safety Answering Points, provide fire dispatch for fire departments across Nova Scotia, and support emergency services in parts of New Brunswick and Newfo

Today was the last Soups and Sides of the season at the Wolfville Farmers' Market. It was made extra special with Fred Fox, Terry Fox's brother, who was invited to share a few words and will be speaking at local schools over the next few days. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who put on this weekly event, it has truly made a positive impact. Looking forward to the fall and a new line up of Soups and Sides.

It was a busy week! We were checking in on roads, hosting our pop up in North Alton, and door knocking in Coldbrook. We were all over the riding checking in with constituents and hearing important feedback. It was a joy door knocking, chatting with constituents. We had our pop up office in North Alton this month. Keep your eyes open for pop ups coming to your community. Looks like a repair is needed!

This past Friday I had the opportunity to attend the first In Your Corner fundraising event in Halifax. There were a number of fighters who signed up just 6 months ago to train for this event and have their first fight all to help raise money for families who are have children battling cancer. It was a pleasure to meet Sean Marsden, who put this event together and shared the personal story behind why he started it. His heart for helping families was evident throughout the eve

A wonderful week celebrating Convocation at Acadia University and the Divinity Commissioning Supper. Convocation is such a meaningful milestone, marking years of hard work, growth, faith, learning, and perseverance. To all of the graduates, congratulations on this incredible achievement. Wishing you every success as you step into your next chapter and carry your gifts into your communities and beyond. In Pulvere Vinces, reminds us that through perseverance, effort, and deter

Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend part of the 8th Annual Volunteer Leadership Symposium hosted by Volunteer Nova Scotia today, including a keynote from Hope Swinimer of Hope for Wildlife. It was wonderful to see so many passionate and dedicated volunteers gathered together, all sharing a common commitment to supporting and strengthening communities across Nova Scotia. Events like this are an important reminder that volunteers truly are at the heart of our communities,

Last week Kustom Creations had their grand opening of their store expansion and on Saturday they had their bike blessing. It was certainly a busy and eventful week for them. Congratulations and wishing you much success!

The BBQ pits have been going since early this morning and the crews are hard at work getting everything ready! What a great day for the Greenwich Fire Department chicken BBQ! Lots of folks in and out during lunch. I heard they have sold out!

What a joy it was to celebrate Kay Isnor's 100th birthday! Family came from all over to honour this magnificent woman, and it was easy to see why she is so loved. Kay is vibrant, full of life, and an absolute delight to spend time with. When I asked her the secret to 100 wonderful years, she smiled and said, “You have to pray and talk to God.” Wishing you a beautiful year ahead, Kay. Thank you for letting me be part of such a special celebration.

It was an incredibly informative, with meaningful discussions on the challenges our municipalities are facing and, just as importantly, the opportunities ahead. From infrastructure and Storm Water Management to energy efficiency and community capacity, there was no shortage of valuable insight. One of the biggest takeaways for me was the importance of collaboration. Many of the challenges highlighted, especially for smaller or rural communities, cannot be solved in isolation.

Great turn out at the South Alton Community Hall Music Jam last night. The parking lot was full by 6:30 and I was just in time for the last piece of Debbie's chocolate cake. The new early time seems like it is a welcome change. You can join them every second Tuesday All proceeds go to supporting the hall.

This weekend was filled with celebration, competition, and community spirit. On Friday evening, I had the pleasure of attending Acadia’s Alumni Awards. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients. It was a wonderful night of recognition, celebration, and good cheer. Saturday was another busy day in the community. The Ducks Unlimited Dinner and Auction was a sold-out success, and it was especially meaningful to see two members recognized for 20 years of service. Congratul

On Wednesday I had the pleasure of speaking with the members and guests of the CFUW Wolfville at the Wolfville Legion. It was a wonderful afternoon, filled with thoughtful conversation, great questions, and yes… a really lovely tea. But more than that, it was a chance to talk about something I think many of us are feeling right now, even if we haven’t quite found the words for it. The generational divide. In my work over the past two decades in recruitment, coaching, and buil

It was a pleasure to bring students to the Legislature on April 22 for a tour and a debate. It was incredibly encouraging to see how engaged they were throughout the day. We had been planning this visit for the past few months, and it was clear how much work the students had put in to prepare. They came ready with their talking points and did a wonderful job debating their chosen topic, a 4-day work week, after being divided into government and opposition. Thank you to Kyle f

Happy 40th Anniversary White Rock Community Center ! What a great turn out last night as the community and hard working volunteers celebrated 40 years. Stories, pictures, and the wonderful community spirit filled the room. Thank you to all the volunteers, both current and past, for making so many memories. This 40th anniversary is not only a celebration of a building, but of the people behind it—the volunteers, organizers, and community members whose time, care, and dedicatio

This week I was pleased to attend this important announcement alongside my colleagues, Minister of Agriculture Greg Morrow and MLAs Chris Palmer, Melissa Sheehy-Richard, and Damian Stoilov. Thank you to Rebecca Tran and Station Food Hub for the work you are doing in partnership with the Department of Agriculture. This is a meaningful solution that connects growers directly with the institutions receiving these apples, creating real benefits for so many Nova Scotians. See the

Yesterday I popped in to Count Your Blessings Child Care in Coldbrook and had a wonderful chat and tour with Karla. They have a great space inside and lots of room outside. Count Your Blessings has been serving the community for 17 years and cares for toddlers, preschool and has an afterschool program. I was able to meet some of the dedicated staff and see the creative art the kids were working on.